Greek · G4108 · unreviewed

πλάνος

Deceiving

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πλάνος G4108
Pronunciation plános

What does πλάνος (plános) mean in the Bible?

πλάνος (plános) is a Greek word meaning "deceiving". πλάνος, -ον [in LXX: Job. Highlights spiritual danger in turbulent times.

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Meaning

deceiving
Extended definition

Active deception leading others astray, not merely error but deliberate misleading by false teachers.

1wandering.
2leading astray, deceiving: πνεύματα π., 1Ti.4:1. As subst., ὁ π., a deceiver, impostor: Mat.27:63, 2Co.6:8 6:1-18 2Jn.1:7.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Highlights spiritual danger in turbulent times. Mark 13:3–8
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 27:63 · 2 John 1:7
Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Cor 6:8 · 2 John 1:7
Dative · Plural · Neuter 1 Tim 4:1
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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